William (1826–1891)
William is a Canadian artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $789. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William sold in 2024 for $965, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William on OpeningBid →What is a William work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $789.
The median William photograph sells for $850 across 7 lots.
The median William print sells for $131 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $131 | $131 | — | 2026-10-08 |
| Photography | 7 | $850†‡ | $13,000 | — | 2024-06-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $804–$1,516†‡ | $907†‡ | $13,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2008 | $13,000 |
| Photography | 2020 | $1,700‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $131 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $789. The median William photograph sells for $850 across 7 lots. The median William print sells for $131 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is William's auction record?
William's auction record is $13,000, set in 2008.
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